Expert on Gender Equality and Social Awareness

About the Program:   

The Lebanese League for Women in Business (LLWB), in partnership with Oxfam, proposes a transformative project aimed at raising awareness among young people in universities about Gender Equality and Social Awareness and promoting gender equality for more inclusive societies in Lebanon. The project focuses on empowering youth from various universities LLWB is closely collaborating with, including women and men, and persons with disabilities (PWD), to reclaim civic spaces and advocate for Gender Equality and Social Awareness, fostering a society underpinned by principles of equality and non-discrimination at all levels and in various sectors.  

LLWB has a strong background of working on reforms and combating sexual harassment, as well as pushing forward for youth to be innovative and aware of tailored solutions to systemic societal challenges. As LLWB has a strong linkage with various universities across the country and has performed participatory gender audits and developed action plans and training programs on inclusive and gender aware societies, this initiative will target three major universities in Lebanon, with activities implemented across key regions: Beirut, Bekaa, and North Lebanon. 

Scope of Consultancy:  

LLWB is seeking a qualified expert to conduct training on 3 different days to 3 different academic entities. The expert is expected to give a training session for 2 or 3 hours in person, on Gender Equality and Social Awareness. 

• The expert will give a training to a group of 20 students (Men and women) participants from each university.   
• The expert should have extensive knowledge and experience in the topic addressed. They should demonstrate a proven track record of facilitating workshops and training in professional settings and possess strong communication interpersonal skills to effectively engage diverse audiences. Additionally, the expert should be able to create an inclusive learning environment that encourages participation and interaction among participants.  

This will include:   

Targeted Gender Equality and Social Awareness Training where the expert will conduct specialized training sessions designed for university students, providing in-depth insights into gender issues, gender roles, and sexual harassment. These sessions will equip students with a deeper understanding of these critical social challenges and promote awareness and engagement in addressing them.  

Timeline:   
The assignment is expected to take place during the month of April 2025 (in present training sessions).    

Required Qualifications:                                                                                                             

Applicants must hold a degree in Political science, international relations, public administration, 

or any other relevant field. The following qualifications are required: 

• At least three years of work experience in conducting training and organizing workshops related to gender equality, equity and social awareness.  
• Great communication skills in Arabic and English. 
• Relevant experience with NGOs and universities.  
• Ability to produce professional training sessions in English and in Arabic is required. LLWB will select the expert for the assignment, considering the proposal submitted by the applicant with the detailed outline, experience, and availability to deliver during the time frame.  

Deliverables:   

• Conducting 3 training days in 3 different universities each for a group of 20: designed for university students, providing in-depth insights into gender issues, gender roles, and sexual harassment. These sessions will equip students with a deeper understanding of these critical social challenges and promote awareness and engagement in addressing them. 
• Report outlining methodology and work plan of the training assignment. Attendees feedback, content of the workshop, and analysis of the pre-posttest.  
• Send 3 to 4 questions and answers for LLWB PM and officer for the pre and post-test to measure the progress of the attendees before and after the session. Noting that LLWB will prepare the links for the online pre-post test, and LLWB will be follow up on their filling. The results will be sent as raw data to trainer for analysis after the training.  
• Power point Presentation in Arabic and English with key learning outcomes for university students that would be delivered to the youth participants and to LLWB, and that uses the LLWB design. PPT content, will be checked and approved by LLWB before the training session.  
• A one paragraph covering the activity that was held, and the training organized with pictures and quotes from participants to be used on social media and the website, the paragraph aims to show direct impact.  
• Submitting Comprehensive report: Submit final report at the end of the project highlighting achievements, progress, lesson learned, recommendations, and success stories. 

With this call for proposal, LLWB requests interested experts to express their interest and send a cover letter with clear commitment to conducting the Training, the expert needs to send a financial proposal covering all the above deliverables and ensure that MOF certification is needed.   

Note: Failing to provide these documents will lead to a deduction of the withholding tax (8.5%) as per the Lebanese Law.